used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
BLOODHOUNDSnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/
plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
d'hôte
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From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
dinersnounUS /ˈdaɪnərz/
plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
a man of refinement
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
Hôtel
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From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
ignitingverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignite” — cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
and nothing more
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
Moscou
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From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
new-comer
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From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
held or filled or in use
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading By nature the modern Russian is a dignified and somewhat reserved gentleman.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If there is a seat at a public table conveniently removed from those occupied by earlier arrivals the new-comer invariably takes it.
Tver
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From this reading BLOODHOUNDS The table d'hôte of the Hôtel de Moscou at Tver had just begun.
unsociabilitynoun
an unsociable disposition; avoiding friendship or companionship
From this reading By circumstance he has been schooled into a state of guarded unsociability.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The soup had been removed; the diners were engaged in igniting their first cigarette at the candles placed between each pair of them for that purpose.
